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Shopping in Bangkok

Shopping in Bangkok

Shopping in Bangkok is really refreshing and worth while. There are numerous places in Bangkok which are attributed as the shopping centers. One can find an array of consumable items. You can roam around from the well decorated and air-conditioned shopping malls to the street hawker's corner. The huge amount of goods may make you bewildered about the choice of things. There is world famous Thai silk which you can find in Jim Thompson's, an old and original producer of Thai silks. Here one can also buy leather handicrafts, jewelry, antique pieces, ceramic goods and Thai photographs.

Bangkok has a beautiful nightlife. During the night time shops are remain open. You can buy various things in cheap price. Moreover bargaining is easy in the markets of Bangkok. In Mahesak or Silom area there are ample numbers of boutiques, galleries, departmental stores and shopping arcades. These centers sell electronic goods like watch, home appliances, fashion jewelry, designer cloths and various other goods from all over the world. World Trade Center is one of the oldest shopping malls in Bangkok. There are number of brand name shops and departmental stores. The design of the complex is favorable for the buyer. It also sells silks, paintings and antiques. There is a scope for recreation for the non shoppers. There are Cinema halls and restaurants.

Bangkok has evolved into one of the best and most sought after shopping destinations in Asia. In Bangkok markets good quality products are available at low costs. From amazing collections of silks, gemstones, tailor-made clothes to traditional handicrafts; all have flooded the market floors. Most of the shops in Bangkok open around 10.00am and close around 10.00pm everyday of the week. In fact, there are excellent night markets as well where you can carry on your shopping after 10.00pm. So Shopping in Bangkok is very much enjoyable and you could not resist yourself from having this fun.


Travel Map of Bangkok
Travel Map of Bangkok

Highlights

Tourist Places

Events

» The Grand Palace
» Temple of Dawn (Wat    Arun)
» Temple of Reclining    Buddha (Wat Pho)
» National Museum
» Vimanmek Palace
» Wat Phra Kaew


» Maha Puja (Maja Puja)
» Songkran Festival
» Royal Ploughing                 Ceremony
» Visakha Puja
» Asalha Puja
» Khao Phansa
» H. M. The Queen's    Birthday Celebration
» Thai Beer Festival
» Loy Krathong (Festival of    Lights)
» Trooping Of The Colours
» H.M.The King's Birthday    Celebrations


History of Bangkok

Bangkok , the capital city of Thailand , was earlier a small hub of trade and was basically a port town called Bang Makok. The history of Bangkok....